SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom promised two years ago to appoint a Black woman to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein if she resigned. If he merely appointed a temporary "caretaker" would that honor his pledge?
I wouldn't think so. It wouldn't be in keeping with the spirit of his promise.
The governor seemed to be swearing that if given the opportunity, he would fill a glaring Senate void and make sure there was at least one Black woman member of America's most prestigious and powerful legislative body.
